The Latest Breaking News from Pope Francis

All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert

UK theologian Professor Anna Rowlands said the timing of the star-studded Conclave film, released late last year, ‘couldn’t be more powerful’.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Pope Francis’ doctor reveals pontiff’s final regret before his death

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The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy In Ukraine

As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

A cardiologist testifies that Maradona was a high-risk patient and should have recovered in a clinic

A cardiologist testified that Diego Maradona was considered a “high-risk patient” and said that the authorities at the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death recommended that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation clinic rather than in a private home

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Attending funeral of Pope an ‘honour’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister will be part of the UK delegation at the ceremony in Rome on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

How Pope Francis became a climate change influencer

“The Earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” These aren’t the words of a radical sociologist or rogue climate scientist. They aren’t the words of a Conversation editor either. Nor are these:

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending

Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Meet Juanjo: The octogenarian who took up skateboarding in retirement

The 88-year-old started skateboarding at the age of 70, partly because it was cheaper than his beloved snow sports

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Pope Francis’ doctor shares details of final moments

Pope Francis’ doctor has opened up about the morning the pontiff died, from his phone call from Francis' private nurse to the pope's failure to respond to stimuli.

BANG Premier · Apr 24, 2025